Singer and Mpaka Records boss Ykee Benda is counting his blessings after surviving a frightening car crash over the weekend while traveling to perform in Kyegegwa District.
The accident happened as Ykee and his team were headed to a show reportedly expected to feature President Yoweri Museveni. Their vehicle failed to negotiate a sharp corner, crashing into a roadside barricade. Ykee sustained injuries to his shoulder and left wrist, while another crew member suffered a head injury and was rushed to hospital for scans.
Speaking to Spark TV shortly after the crash, the “Superman” singer said:
“We met a sharp corner in Kyegegwa. The car didn’t brake very well and we ended up knocking a barricade. I hit my head on the dashboard, and my left hand got a slight twist. We pray we get through it. My team is okay.”
Hours later, he posted “Ekisa Kyamukama” — meaning “God’s mercy” — on X (formerly Twitter) to express gratitude for survival.
Now, Ykee Benda has issued a new update confirming he is back home in Kampala and has been reviewed by a specialist team at Mulago National Referral Hospital. In a message to his followers, he reassured fans that scans show no internal bleeding or major complications.
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“It’s about 48 hours since the devil tried to mess with me and found out.
I am back in KLA. All tests say my head is ok,” he wrote.
“Thank you to friends, family, colleagues — it means the world. And to my beloved wife… Webale byona my love. It’s such times that you find out who you have in your corner.”
The singer also thanked God for sparing his life, calling this his second chance.
Good morning ??
It’s about 48 hrs since the devil tried to mess with me and found out . I am back in KLA , visited experienced doctors at Mulago and all tests say my head is ok , no internal bleeding etc .
I thank you all who tried to reach out friends, family , colleagues ,… pic.twitter.com/RpiwsSrafc
— YKEE BENDA (@YkeeBenda) December 10, 2025
As he continues to recover, fans and fellow artists have flooded his socials with prayers and relief that he is safe. For now, Ykee Benda is expected to take on more medical follow-ups and recovery time before returning to the stage.
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